Eurail Select Pass

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Rail Pass Terms & Conditions

GENERAL DESCRIPTIONAny person living in a non-European country can use a pass. However the person should be a resident, i.e. she/he must be living more than 6 months in Africa, Oceania, Asia and Middle East or America (south). Please note that residents of Russia and Turkey are not eligible for a Pass.This pass offers unlimited travel on the national rail networks of any 4 adjoining Eurail Select Pass countries that are connected by train or ship. Belgium/The Netherlands/Luxembourg are considered as one country - Benelux. Croatia/Slovenia count as one country and Bulgaria/Serbia/Montenegro count as one country.Certain trains may transit through a country not covered by the pass. In that case an additional ticket must be purchased.

CONDITIONS OF USE Pass must be validated (stamped at the train station) within 11 months of the issuance date.

AFTER SALES A 15% cancellation penalty applies to completely unused and unvalidated passes returned within 1 year of issue date. Partially used, lost or stolen passes are non-refundable.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION This pass is not valid for residents of Europe, the Russian Federation and Turkey. This pass offers unlimited travel on the national rail networks of any 4 adjoining Eurail Select Pass countries that are connected by train or ship. Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg count as one country, Benelux. Croatia/Slovenia count as one country and Bulgaria/Serbia/Montenegro count as one country. Certain trains may transit through a country not covered by the pass. In that case an additional ticket must be purchased.

AFTER SALES A 15% cancellation penalty applies to completely unused and unvalidated passes returned within 1 year of issue date. Partially used, lost or stolen passes are non-refundable.

Overview

Experience the thrill of extensive train travel on the national rail networks of 4 out 20+ participating bordering countries of your choice, with this convenient rail pass.

The Eurail Select Pass is the best rail pass to visit 4 bordering European countries. With your Select Pass, you can choose your combination from a list of over 20 countries below:

Austria

Benelux (Belgium-Netherlands-Luxembourg)

Bulgaria

Czech Republic

Denmark

France

Finland

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Serbia & Montenegro-Serbia

Norway

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia & Croatia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey

Use our country selection map to include the destinations you want to visit in your Eurail Select Pass. The price of your Eurail Select Pass will vary according to the countries you have selected. Countries with an extensive railway network will naturally be priced differently from the ones with a smaller network.

Whatever the combination, you can travel where you please, whenever you want! Take as many trains as you like, there is no limit on the distance you can travel in a day. The Eurail Select Pass, to put it simply, offers unlimited travel at a fixed price!

Hop on hop off trains to visit any place you want. The Eurail Select Pass gives you access to all trains, but remember that premium trains require a seat reservation. The Things to know section explains everything you need to know about seat reservations.

Enjoy the bonuses which are included in the Eurail Select Pass. You will get discounted fares for selected hotels, reduced museum fares, free ferry trips and more. You will also receive a free Eurail travel pack (Travel map and user guide).

The Eurail Select Pass is the key to have a hassle-free trip throughout multiple countries and to discover different cultures and landscapes.

More details

If you are looking to visit 4 neighbouring countries in Europe, the Eurail Select Pass is the best solution to do so by train. Use the Eurail Select Pass to plan your trip in Europe. The rail pass will give the flexibility to travel in the countries you have selected for up to 10 days of travel. Learn more

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Customer feedbackTwentyDestinations Made Easy

&laquo During the European summer I had a 4 country select pass which allowed travel in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Hungary. The trains were always on time and transported us effortlessly to some magical destinations. There was a postcard view around every bend in Switzerland, with more breathtaking scenery as we travelled across Austria and into Hungary. In Germany we took short trips to interesting destinations around Lake Constance which we may otherwise have missed. The trains were all comfortable with enough room for luggage and good information provided about upcoming stations. Staff very helpful on trains and in information offices. Travel by rail in Europe is definitely the way to go. It is safe, fun and offers a comprehensive range of destinations. &raquo

Kathleen S

How does it work?

Rail Passes in 3 steps

1. Pick the right rail pass

Rail passes are available in 1, 2, 3 or 4 country combinations for extensive travel on the national rail networks. Going for an extended trip? Try the Eurail Global Pass offering rail travel in 28 different countries. Once you've selected your pass, its price will depend on the class of service, First or Second, selected and the number of rail travel days.

2. Reserve your seats

Taking local and regional trains allows you to explore at will. Simply board with your rail pass and choose any open seat. Reservations are required on most high speed, overnight, scenic, and international trains. We recommend always checking your desired journey for any specific seat reservation requirements.

3. Activate and travel

Your rail pass requires that you activate it by getting it stamped at the ticket window at the departure station on the day of your first train journey. Once activated, you are all set and ready to explore.

Benefits

More than just trains

And the Eurail Select Pass is packed with bonuses to make your trip even more enjoyable. Depending on the countries you choose to add to your pass, discounts on buses and trains, hotels, cruises & ferries, museums & activities, and more could be included.

With the Eurail Select Pass, the benefits like the connections it provides - are everywhere. Whether you are an adventurous traveler or avid planner, the Eurail Select Pass is your pass to freedom and an unforgettable journey of discovery.

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I love Eurail ! | Julie a. | 21 de avientu de 2015 "This would be my 14th or 15th Eurail pass over 20 odd years. Its my favourite mode of travel in Europe. In 30 days we travelled from Paris CDG to Brussels, then Brussels to Waterloo, then to Brugge, antwerp and Ghent in Belgium, back to Paris. After a two week river cruise we travelled across France from Bordeaux to Lutzern in Switzerland via Paris and back again to Paris CDG vis Strasbourg. we travelled on fast trains like the TGV and Thalys and wonderful local trains in Belgium. Its such a restful way of travelling and you see so much from the train. The seats are comfortable and the staff are always helpful. the worst part of the experience was getting across Paris from Gare Montparnasse to Gare du Nord for the connetion to Switzerland. Not eurail's fault but the Paris Metro is not suitcase carrying friendly. When I added up the costs of our trip we were well ahead. Almost forgot our Eurail pass gave us discounts on the paddle steamers on lake Lutzern. A magical experience never to be forgotten.
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Europe 2013 | Leonard p. | 10 de marzu de 2014 "We travelled through Switzerland, Austria and Germany. (Zurich, Salzburg, Garmisch, Munich).
All trains were on time - as usual - clean, comfortable and service from staff excellent.
The only criticism is, being aged pensioners , we had difficulty in getting on and off the trains with our suitcases due to the narrow and steep steps.
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Eurail is awesome in Europe | Janine d. | 15 de xineru de 2014 "I cannot fault travelling by rail in Europe, especially on the Eurail pass. For long haul journeys it is extremely good value for money. The first class option was excellent and I highly recommend you book your seats on long haul sectors as you may end up having to move many times. The booking fees at the stations were only around 4euro pp for each sector and well worth the fee. Train travel in Europe is modern, clean, quick, comfortable, hassle free and very efficient. I will be Eurailing in Europe again!!
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happy traveller | Ross c. | 4 de xineru de 2014 "first time user of this type of rail pass, and couldn`t have been more impressed.easy to use and understand, and plenty of help available if you need.lots of destinations and frequent train departures. our fist trip from zurich to salzburg was 5 hours of picture postcard stuff, unbeleivable scenery the whole way.once you know the trains scheduling, we just rocked up about 5 minutes before departure and hopped straight on, everytime. this sure beats hanging around in airport lounges for hours on end. even though we changed our travel plans and probably didn`t get the most out of our passes, we weren`t disappointed in any way.our next european trip we are planning will be a global pass over 2/3 months, it`s that easy and comfortable and afforedable.
thank you
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Nordic, Scandanavia etc. | David s. | 31 de avientu de 2013 "Some early problems reserving seats on the Oslo-Bergen-Oslo route promptly resolved by Rail Australia. The trains were a much better way of travelling than flying. No time wasted getting to airports and long waits to board planes and the trains always terminate in the central city area (brilliant!). The first class carriages were all really comfortable, often with wifi so time to catch up with correspondence. Friendly people on trips and interesting conversations plus great scenery helped the hours pass by quickly. Enjoyed the experience so mutch planning another (longer) rail trip in 2014. Only way to go!
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TwentyDestinations Made Easy | Kathleen s. | 11 de avientu de 2013 "During the European summer I had a 4 country select pass which allowed travel in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Hungary. The trains were always on time and transported us effortlessly to some magical destinations. There was a postcard view around every bend in Switzerland, with more breathtaking scenery as we travelled across Austria and into Hungary. In Germany we took short trips to interesting destinations around Lake Constance which we may otherwise have missed. The trains were all comfortable with enough room for luggage and good information provided about upcoming stations. Staff very helpful on trains and in information offices. Travel by rail in Europe is definitely the way to go. It is safe, fun and offers a comprehensive range of destinations.
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europe in a week | Suzanne n. | 8 de payares de 2013 "quick friendly ,scenic ,safe ,restful,and more views than you could accomplish than if you went by boat and plane
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Central Europe trip 2013 | Merrilyn r. | 6 de payares de 2013 "Our trip included Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany and Austria and involved travel by both car and train. We had used European trains on previous trips and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, so had no hesitation in doing so again. Once in Europe, my husband and I found the train services to be totally reliable and the booking procedure in Australia was handled with professional advice and precision for our personal requirements. We have no problem whatever in recommending Eurail
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Eurail Select works | Amanda s. | 30 de setiembre de 2013 "We had no problems with our first class pass. We chose three countries (one of which was Bennelux, so we could use it in Belgium and Netherlands). We found it helpful to be able to book some seats, on trips which required a reservation, (like Thalys) through RailEurope before we left. This meant we knew where and when to turn up. We only had one issue the whole trip (3 weeks); getting stuck in the wrong end of the train (poor signage), so we travelled second class on that leg. But at least we were on the train! :) Highly recommend the eurail/RailEurope experience.
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A Wonderful Experience | Paul q. | 30 de agostu de 2013 "It was great having everything booked with seat allocations included. I would NOT travel by air when next in Europe. Overall it was a stress free time with marvellous scenery thrown in for good measure.
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Q. Can I get a discount on train travel in Great Britain when I purchase a Eurail or Eurail Select Pass?

A. No, but you are eligible for a passholder fare on Eurostar, which travels from Paris or Brussels to London. For travel in Great Britain we offer BritRail products to help you travel around the country.

Q. If I'm traveling through a country not included on Eurail Select Pass, can I add that country to the pass?

A. Passes are only valid for travel in the countries covered by that particular pass. If you travel through a country not included on your pass, you’ll need to purchase an additional ticket for that part of the trip. For example, if you travel from Germany to Italy through Austria, Austria is not a country on your Eurail Select Pass and will not be covered; you must purchase an additional ticket.

If you have not purchased your pass please view our online maps to see if you will be travelling through a country you have not planned for.

Q. Is it possible to purchase a 2nd Class Eurail Select Pass instead of a 1st Class Eurail Select Pass?

A. Eurail Select Pass is only available in 1st Class for adults and children. Eurail Select Youth Pass is offered in 2nd class to travelers under age 26.

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